A Claude Code skill for planning, organizing, and automating video editing workflows — so you focus on creativity, not repetition.
Claude Code Video Toolkit is a skill and toolset that teaches Claude Code how to assist with video editing workflows. It does not edit videos by itself — instead, it helps you think through, plan, and execute editing tasks faster.
Use it to organize footage, generate FFmpeg commands, write editing plans, create shot lists, and streamline your entire production pipeline — all inside Claude Code.
Built for YouTubers, developers, filmmakers, and content creators who want AI-assisted workflows without leaving their terminal.
Eight focused capabilities designed to eliminate planning bottlenecks in video production.
Ask Claude to create a complete editing plan tailored to your video type and content goals.
Get a structured project layout for footage, audio, music, graphics, and exports — instantly.
Generate FFmpeg commands to trim, merge, resize, compress, and batch process video files.
Turn a script or idea into a structured shot list and editing timeline automatically.
Get suggestions for organizing audio, music, graphics, thumbnails, and B-roll efficiently.
Platform-specific export checklists for YouTube, Instagram Reels, Shorts, and more.
Specialized guidance for short-form and long-form video content pipelines.
Works natively inside Claude Code — no extra apps, no UI, just natural language commands.
Follow these steps to install the toolkit as a Claude Code skill.
Download the toolkit to your local machine.
git clone https://github.com/Kapildevv/-claude-code-video-toolkit.git
Navigate into the downloaded repository folder on your computer.
cd -claude-code-video-toolkit
Place the skill folder inside your Claude Code skills location. The exact path depends on your OS and Claude Code setup. Typically it's inside your Claude configuration directory.
Close and reopen Claude Code, or reload the environment to register the new toolkit.
Ask Claude Code directly to confirm the skill is active.
Can you use the Claude Code Video Toolkit skill?
Use natural language prompts to trigger video editing workflows inside Claude Code.
"Use the video toolkit to create an editing plan for my YouTube video."
"Help me organize my raw footage, audio, music, thumbnails, and exports."
"Generate FFmpeg commands to trim, merge, resize, and compress these clips."
"Can you help me write a shot list for a technical review video?"
What you'll find when you download the toolkit.
skill-video-editing.mdThe main instruction file that defines how Claude should assist with video editing.
tools/Contains helper scripts and specialized tool definitions for the toolkit.
templates/Ready-to-use templates for editing plans, shot lists, and scripts.
README.mdProject documentation and detailed usage instructions.
Make sure the folder is placed in the correct Claude Code skills directory and that the filename starts with skill-. Restart Claude Code after moving the folder.
Ensure you are using natural language prompts. If a specific tool fails, check that you have the necessary permissions in your terminal environment.
No, it's an assistant. It helps you plan, organize, and generates commands/scripts for you to use in your editing software or terminal (like FFmpeg).
Yes, this toolkit is 100% open-source and free to use with your Claude Code setup.